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Tag Archives: Ogino
Welcome Party and Cooking Curry
There was a small party at the institute’s dining room. About 20 researchers got together to welcome three new comers. The party started at 6 PM. They were drinking and having fun. I asked Katya on the phone to come pick me up to Ogino, a super market; I invited my students to a curry dinner the day after tomorrow after my English lesson, and I wanted to buy the ingredients for curry. Katya arrived before 8 PM with Maya-san. We left the institute for Ogino. These are the ones I bought for chicken curry. The most difficult ones to find are spices, which I have already purchased on the … Continue reading
Furoen on Vernal Equinox Day
Today is Vernal Equinox Day, a holiday. In the morning, Katya and I went to Gusto for breakfast. We went back home, picked Maya-san up, and headed for Furoen as scheduled. We used two Ogino coupons for a free entry. The Ume blossoms were at their best. Small shops were there to provide with foods and drinks. We took a cup of amazake drink. We walked up the hill. It was a pleasant walk except Maya-san who needed some free run. Katya and I took Maya-san to Pet Field for her beauty care. I looked her through the window. She was OK with the lady but did … Continue reading
Posted in Daily life, Katya, Liesure, Maya-san, Restaurant
Tagged Furoen, Gusto, Katya, Maya-san, Ogino, Pet Field, Vernal Equinox Day
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Quick blackout by a thunder
I gave Maya-san dinner at 5:30 PM, took her out for a walk, and I came back to my office to work. In front of my computer, I noticed a flash outside and a short blackout; it was a thunder. And the computer became unable to be connected to the internet. So I got out of the office at 7 PM, a bit earlier than usual. I decided to go to Ogino, a supermarket, to get some salad. It has been four months since I went there last time after the quake. It was not lit outside. The inside was naturally darker to save the energy, but bright enough. It … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, Daily life, Earthquake, Maya-san
Tagged dinner, Maya-san, office, Ogino, walk
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She is the Dog Whisperer
In the morning on the way to my office, I took a picture of cherry blossoms almost ending. New green leaves appear to tell summer is coming closer. Yes, the temperature went up to 25 C today. I could have gone with a T-shirt. Katya was asked to come to her Ukrainian friend’s house in Shimosuwa. The friend bought a Belgium Shepherd, the first doggy friend in her life. It is still a baby boy and very active. He seems friendly, but she does not know how to treat him. So Katya went to help her. I came back alone for lunch to find Maya-san having had a small party. … Continue reading
Final Snow
I was thinking that the snow on March 7 was the last one. I think this snow IS the last one. Today, Katya found no bottled water and less foods in Ogino Supermarket.
In Kofu on Saturday, March 20, people play tennis
After breakfast, Katya and I went out to play tennis. High school kids were playing tennis, too. The highest temperature was 20 C today, so we played in T-shirts. It was nice to move our bodies. After tennis, we dropped by at Coffee Tonya. There was enough supply, as people might not be interested in keeping coffee. I ordered a cup of caffe macchiato to go and bought Bailey’s chocolates and Brazilian candies. For preparing dinner, I went to Ogino supermarket. Food supply was normal, except for dairy products, because of the radioactivity found in milk produced in Fukushima. I made spaghetti for dinner. We had the wine given at … Continue reading
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Tagged Coffee Tonya, dinner, Katya, Ogino, Tennis
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Snowy National Foundation Day
Today is the National Foundation Day, a holiday in Japan. Katya and I woke up at 7 PM in the morning. Katya was going to the Russian embassy in Tokyo for the renewal of her passport. When we saw outside, it was snowing as forecast. Katya had a cup of coffee, and I took her to Kofu station. I left her and went back home. I took Maya-san out for a walk. Then I went to my office to fetch my homeworks. The institute was covered with snow. I worked with my laptop. Maya-san took a nap by me. In the afternoon, I went out with a car. First I went … Continue reading